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Red Wings Set to Soar or Stall at Rogers Arena Against Canucks

As the Detroit Red Wings prepare to face off against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain the momentum from their recent performance. The Red Wings have shown a mix of resilience and vulnerability in their past games, which could make for an unpredictable encounter on foreign ice.


Feb 13, 2023; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Dakota Joshua (81) prepares for a face off against the Detroit Red Wings in the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports

In their last game against the New Jersey Devils, despite a solid goaltending performance with a save percentage rounding up to 100 percent and 33 saves made, the Red Wings fell short by one goal. Their shooting accuracy was modest at 8 percent with only two goals on 24 shots. The power play opportunities were left uncapitalized, which might be an area of focus in training sessions leading up to the next game.


The previous home game showcased a more dynamic Red Wings team that managed an impressive victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. With a shooting percentage of 16 percent and six goals scored on 37 shots, they demonstrated offensive prowess that they'll hope to replicate. Their power play was more effective this time around, contributing one goal during their opportunities.


Feb 13, 2023; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson (40) skates against the Detroit Red Wings in the third period at Rogers Arena. Red Wings won 6-1. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports

However, concerns arise when looking back two games prior where they faced off against Winnipeg Jets. The Red Wings struggled significantly in faceoff wins with only 44 percent success rate and were outshot by a margin that led to a loss despite making 36 saves out of 41 shots – again rounding up to an excellent save percentage of nearly perfect.


The upcoming match promises excitement as Detroit looks forward not just for redemption but also consistency in performance away from home turf. Fans should watch closely how well they manage faceoffs and capitalize on power plays while maintaining strong defense against Vancouver's attack.


Feb 13, 2023; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Detroit Red Wings forward Joe Veleno (90) and goalie Ville Husso (35) and Vancouver Canucks forward Phillip Di Giuseppe (34) watch the puck bounce off the post in the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-USA TODAY Sports

The clash between Detroit Red Wings and Vancouver Canucks is scheduled for February 16th at Rogers Arena in Vancouver; puck drop is set for local time (3:00 AM UTC). Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN+ online or BSDET channel number 663 for TV viewers following away games.

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